• KNUST Egusi Project and CSIR-SARI Strengthen Collaboration for Agricultural Innovation

    In a move set to bolster agricultural innovation and food security in Northern Ghana, KNUST Egusi Project, under the FSNET-Africa initiative, has deepened its collaboration with the CSIR-SARI.......

  • June 6, 2024

    Nyankpala, Ghana – In a significant move to enhance cowpea cultivation and meet market demands, the cowpea improvement program of the CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) and the Cowpea Breeding Unit of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) held the inaugural meeting of the Ghana Cowpea Product Design Team. The meeting, which took place…...

  • June 3, 2024

    The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-Ghana) has urged farmers in northern Ghana to adopt technologically-driven crop varieties to enhance their yields. This recommendation was highlighted during a one-day workshop in Zebilla, Bawku West District, Upper East Region. The workshop gathered farmers and agricultural researchers to discuss best practices for improving crop cultivation amidst…...

  • May 20, 2024

    The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) recently organized a three-day training workshop on rice seed production. The event emphasized the need for enhanced access to quality rice seeds for farmers in the northern and Savanna regions. Isaah Sugri, Deputy Director at CSIR-SARI, underscored the vital role of…...

  • July 25, 2024

    The National Seed Council, a technical body responsible for the approval of seed varieties for release in Ghana, has officially allowed the distribution of the Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) Cowpea seed variety to Ghanaian farmers.

    CSIR-Savanna agricultural research institute

    about us

    The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) is a Ghana-based institution focused on researching and developing agricultural innovations suitable for the savanna ecosystem. Their mission is to improve food security and reduce poverty through crop improvement and sustainable farming practices. CSIR-SARI collaborates with various stakeholders to disseminate agricultural technologies across West Africa.

    Technology Transfer:

    CSIR-SARI actively engages in technology transfer, ensuring that their research findings and improved farming techniques are disseminated to farmers and stakeholders to enhance productivity and livelihoods in the region.

    Agricultural Innovation

    CSIR-SARI conducts research primarily aimed at creating and improving crop varieties that are resilient to the challenges of the savanna climate, such as drought and pest resistance.

    Sustainable Practices

    The institute is committed to developing and promoting sustainable agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly and maintain the health of the savanna ecosystem.

    mandate

    The mandate of SARI focuses on equipping farmers in Ghana's Northern, Savannah, North East, Upper East, and Upper West Regions with the necessary technologies for enhancing their production of food and fiber crops. This approach emphasizes a sustainable farming system that not only maintains soil fertility but also strives to improve it.

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    Location

    Nyankpala-Tolon District

    Contact Us

    Phone : +233 20 5788 980

    Email : sari@csir.org.gh

    Our Hours

    MON-FRI 08:00 – 17:00

    Success Stories

    Unveiling Transformative Success Stories

    Discover the remarkable stories of how CSIR-SARI’s agricultural innovations have uplifted farmers and communities. Our research initiatives pave the way for sustainable farming and better livelihoods, making a tangible difference every day.